Introduction

The "escalator model" is a good way to think about electrical circuits. This Quia activity offers you a chance to practice the model.

Activity

Try the Quia activity linked to the right!

Assessment

1 Quality Point

Exercise is attempted with some success.

2 Quality Points

Exercise is attempted, and mostly successful.

3 Quality Points

Exercise is fully successful, regardless of number of attempts.

4 Quality Points

Exercise is supplemented with a picture of your own electrical circuit using more than two light bulbs and more than two batteries, accompanied by an explanation of how it would work using the escalator model. NEW: Submit by email.

5 Quality Points

Please contact Mr. Cox if you are interested in pursuing the fifth quality point, as a new model is being considered!